Nissan Primera 1996 vs Rover 45 1999
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 90 HP | 100 HP | |
| Torque: | 177 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14 seconds | 10.6 seconds | |
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Rover 45 is a more dynamic driving. Nissan Primera engine produces 10 HP less power than Rover 45, whereas torque is 63 NM less than Rover 45. Due to the lower power, Nissan Primera reaches 100 km/h speed 3.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.5 | 5.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.2 l/100km | 6.0 l/100km | |
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The Rover 45 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Nissan Primera consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Rover 45, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Nissan Primera could require 165 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Nissan Primera consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Rover 45. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 920 km in combined cycle | 1010 km in combined cycle | |
| 1090 km on highway | 1270 km on highway | ||
| 830 km with real consumption | 910 km with real consumption | ||
| Rover 45 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 320'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Honda Accord, Land Rover Freelander, Rover 25 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Rover 45 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Rover 45 engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.52 m | 4.52 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.39 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Nissan Primera and Rover 45 are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 470 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
490 litres | 810 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Nissan Primera is 0.6 metres more than that of the Rover 45, which means Nissan Primera can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`735 | 1`720 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 800 | 1400 | |
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